The Opportunity:
As an Azure Data Platform Administrator, you will perform administration of our Azure data and analytics platform, including Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Azure ML/AI and reporting as part of a collection of systems in a large technology ecosystem. You will ensure the smooth operations of systems including uptime and performance. As a technical expert for our data and analytics ecosystem you will support Fisher Investments business line reporting teams, Technology Business Services Data Services teams, 3rd party vendors, and implementation partners. You will report to the Application Development Team Lead.
The Day-to-Day:
Work with stakeholders (Infrastructure and Operation and Information Security) to ensure smooth and secure operations of Azure data and analytics platform including Azure Synapse, ADF, Azure ML/AI, Power BI and etcOversee data warehouse and analytics platform on Azure from implementation, maintenance to enhancements and ongoing operationsManage various Azure data pipelines, job schedules and systems to ensure performance and uptimeMaintain up-to-date platform documentation and provide technical support to database, application and business intelligence (BI) developersPerform maintenance and troubleshooting activities for data warehouse and BI platform on Azure and resolve issuesEnsure metadata (data catalog) are tracked for all data objects in the platformPerform system monitoring and performance analysisPerform ongoing security controls audit and review to ensure complianceReview system application logs and identify potential issues and improvementsParticipate in capacity planning, cloud cost analysis and cloud resources optimizationProvide after-hour system and application supportDevelop and implement various work plans for projectsMinimum of 5 years of experience as a MS SQL Server administrator, system or cloud administratorExperience with investment management systems and processesExperience with cloud data warehouse and analytics technologies, specifically Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, ADLS and SQL Server (SSIS and SSAS), Power BI is requiredKnowledge or experience with infrastructure (operating system and networking) and cloud administration is requiredKnowledge or experience with data access control/security modelsKnowledge or experience with CI/CD, DevOps (such as GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy) or ML OpsAzure certifications (data related)Experience with Agile methodologies in a cloud, database, data warehousing and BI spaceBS/MS or equivalent in Computer Science or related field or a combination of technical skills, cloud, system administration and operationsYour Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a MS SQL Server administrator, system or cloud administratorExperience with investment management systems and processesExperience with cloud data warehouse and analytics technologies, specifically Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, ADLS and SQL Server (SSIS and SSAS), Power BI is requiredKnowledge or experience with infrastructure (operating system and networking) and cloud administration is requiredKnowledge or experience with data access control/security modelsKnowledge or experience with CI/CD, DevOps (such as GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy) or ML OpsAzure certifications (data related)Experience with Agile methodologies in a cloud, database, data warehousing and BI spaceBS/MS or equivalent in Computer Science or related field or a combination of technical skills, cloud, system administration and operationsCompensation:
$90,000 - $140,000 base salary per year in the state of WA. New hires should expect to start at the lower end of the range depending on experienceEligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performanceWhy Fisher Investments:
We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:
100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependentsA 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidaysFamily Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance and back-up child, adult, and elder care$10,000 fertility, hormonal health and family-forming benefitOpportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change. Based on tenure and performance eligibility, you will have the opportunity to work from home up to 75 days per yearFISHER INVESTMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER